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While I do have another holster for it, I intend to get an NPE for my 43. That's just what it was made for. It's a small, easily concealable weapon for times when a 19 might be too much. I'd rather carry a 19 all the time and I have no problems with it, but sometimes I just can't. Mostly during church-related duties that I've taken on.

"Charles, I shan't trust you aboard my ship, unless I carry you a prisoner; for I shall have you plotting with my men, knock me on the head and run away with my ship a-pirating."

I have tried to carry it in an ankle holster but the one I have (cheap!!) does not work well. I will be getting an upgrade soon I hope. I have also carried it in a pocket holster stuck down in my cowboy boot while wearing a suit were I knew the coat would be coming off.

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How are you carrying the 43?

Originally Posted by Ragsbo

I have tried to carry it in an ankle holster but the one I have (cheap!!) does not work well. I will be getting an upgrade soon I hope. I have also carried it in a pocket holster stuck down in my cowboy boot while wearing a suit were I knew the coat would be coming off.

For ankle holsters, look at Galco. Ones I used were the Ankle-Lite. If you go that route, get the optional calf strap, as it can be left off when not needed.

Best ankle holster I have is a Gould & Goodrich. Laces with a duty boot, and is probably the most solid ankle holster out there. They did them for the 26/27 (mine was for a J-frame), but unsure if they even still make them.

Ankle carry isn't that common anymore. Can find custom holster makers that do them... and then pay a premium for them (they charge what the charge for the skill, which some are very impressive).

I most often carry bigger guns. G34, G41, Sig 226...but those are not the gun I carry in a non-permissive environment.

There's a reason that holster is called the NPE. And there's a reason to carry the G43 in those kind of environments. If you can get away with caring a better gun in those circumstances, that's fantastic. But there are times and places for some of us where stakes are high enough that a lower profile pistol is necessary.